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Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist on our fast-paced Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD) team! This position can be hired as full time remote and staffed in any CONUS state location to support of our Baltimore campus.

The individual will be responsible for executing compliant procurement activities, providing contractual support, and completing/maintaining documentation with suppliers in support of development programs for the Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD) team. Due to the developmental nature of these Programs, the individual will need to be able to work in a fast-paced, compliant manner while seeking creative solutions to support the quick-turn needs of our Programs.

Specific responsibilities include interfacing and corresponding with suppliers (including on the phone), develop sourcing/evaluation strategies; supplier identification; source selection; prepare/issue RFQs with appropriate customer flow downs and terms & conditions; proposal evaluation; conduct negotiations to meet contract/program targets/schedule, terms & conditions/NDAs/payment terms for materials & services; administering resultant compliant purchase orders; ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations and strict adherence to company Purchasing policies & procedures, especially cyber security requirements; validate pricing; and maintain proper Purchase Order files with correct documentation.

 Additionally, the individual will be required to support growth and mentorship of peers on the team, including Peer Reviews of colleague’s work to ensure compliance, as well as the enthusiasm and interest in supporting stretch assignments and other growth opportunities to support the team.

 
Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

•  Partner with GSC Planners and Program to collaborate on creative sourcing approaches and issue compliant RFQs in response to Purchase Requisitions from various Program types (Indirect, IRAD, Commercial, and USG) for various types of procurements under tight timelines (Material, service, MTV, Milestone/Performance-Based Payments, etc.).
• Ability to analyze and evaluate single/sole-source and competitive bids, negotiate pricing/schedule and/or terms and conditions, while working closely with the Program and Planning teams to issue compliant Purchase Orders in 15 days or less.
• Work collaboratively with support functions, such as Legal, Contracts, Cyber Security, Program, Quality, etc. to work through negotiations in a timely manner
• Successful candidate will be able to work quickly while balancing multiple priorities while applying creative approaches to meet Program schedule while forming a network within NGC and within our supply base. Additionally, the successful candidate:
  • Must have experience working in SAP to issue quick-turn procurements for varying contract types (ex. USG, IRAD, Indirect) and at varying dollar value thresholds.
  • When needed, lead negotiations on Software Licensing Agreements, End-User Certificates, Terms & Conditions, NDAs, Overriding Agreements, Long-Term Supplier Agreements, etc.
  • Must possess strong communication and writing skills, as well as the ability to form strong, collaborative relationships with a network of colleagues and suppliers.
  • Must possess strong leadership and mentoring capabilities for successful completion of Peer Reviews and have a passion for training others and developing subject matter expertise to share with colleagues.

Basic Qualifications:

• 6+ years of professional full-time experience with Bachelor's degree; or 4+ years of professional full-time experience with Master's degree.
• Prior Government procurement/buying experience
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously
• Experience working in SAP to issue quick-turn procurements for varying contract types (ex. USG, IRAD, Indirect) and at varying dollar value thresholds.
• Must be a US citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or Business.
• Experience using SAP S/4 System to issue compliant purchase orders.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Government contracting and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is required, especially FAR 52.204-21 and DFARS 252.204-7012
• Experience working competitive and non-competitive procurements with multiple contracting formats
• The ability to produce compliant procurement packages, as well as accountability for compliant packages in a quick-turn, complex environment.
• Experience as a Peer Reviewer.
• Experience utilizing the Ariba SLP system to onboard/maintain new suppliers.
• Understanding on International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and an interest in completing International Procurement training.
• Interest in leadership opportunities within a dynamic and growing team, especially in supporting new initiatives and stretch assignments to support larger team goals.

Salary Range: $73,300.00 - $109,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.